"Other wrestlers shared the condolences and fond memories on Twitter.Andrew Blankstein is an investigative reporter for NBC News. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. RIP Hot Rod.“Roddy Piper was one of the most entertaining, controversial and bombastic performers ever in WWE, beloved by millions of fans around the world," WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon said in a statement. A family source tells us he was "cancer free" at the time of his death.Piper had a long relationship with WWE -- last wrestling back in 2008 ... but appeared on various WWE shows up until 2014.Roddy's rep tells us, "I am devastated at this news.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper, the kilt wearing trash-talker who headlined the first WrestleMania and later found movie stardom, died Friday. The report revealed the wrestling legend died at the age of 61 due to cardiac arrest.
The professional wrestling legend known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at his Hollywood, California, home, officials and World Wrestling Entertainment said. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff took on Hogan and Mr. T in the first-ever WrestleMania. The Hillsboro resident died of cardiac arrest, according to news reports. Numerous websites and radio broadcasters across the United States have announced that WWE wrestling legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has sadly passed away at a family owned villa in Boston, Massachusetts. In professional wrestling, Piper was best known to international audiences for his work with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) between 1984 and 2000. Multiple reports indicate that Piper died in his sleep from a heart attack. "I extend my deepest condolences to his family. He covers the Western United States, specializing in crime, courts and homeland security.Piper, whose real name is Roderick George Toombs, joined World Wrestling Entertainment in 1984; before that he wrestled in the NWA.Heartbroken & numb @ news of Roddy Piper. Many memories. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. Rowdy Roddy Piper has died at the age of 61. Wrestling superstar "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at age 61. "I extend my deepest condolences to his family. He was 61. He was also named one of the WWE’s “Top 50 Villains. This is a true loss to us all. The cause of 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper's sudden death at 61 has been confirmed. Many memories.
He was 61. Most wrestling rumor websites have not posted the news of Roddy Pipers death due to the fact that it has not been fully made public yet and it is not known what was the full reason behind … Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates.Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? The professional wrestling legend known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has died at his Hollywood, California, home, officials and World Wrestling Entertainment said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Are you sure you want to submit this vote?Are you sure you want to delete this comment?Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Rowdy Roddy Piper : Height: 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Roddy Piper was born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
"Piper starred in the 1988 John Carpenter cult classic sci-fi film "They Live.